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voe · Alfa Arna Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 2

Hello

Ist the suspension in a 1.4L 33 identic with the suspension in a 1.7 16v?

Thanks in advance

voe

john 33_16v · Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 10:38 am Post subject:

Hi,

I think the non 16v models use softer shockers, but not sure about the springs.

An alfa specialist once recommended changing my 16v shocks for 17ie ones for a softer ride. I hadn't mentioned anything to do with suspension, so he probably had a set gathering dust he wanted to shift!

John
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paulhide · Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 11:01 am Post subject:

Shock rates and spring rates different and may have different lower spring pans, but are vaguely interchangeable. (Steering arms are different if you leave these on.) Later 16v cars, though, had conical springs and 3 pin topmounts which are not so interchangeable.
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voe · Alfa Arna Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 2

thanks for the fast answers

bye

voe